“To provide our members, their families and their guests with golf, dining, and recreational programming in a family-friendly environment. Our exceptional service, outstanding facilities and first-class amenities will create greater value for our members.”
I hope you had a nice Memorial Day weekend. While we enjoy the weather, I want to thank and remember our past and current service members for their sacrifice this past Memorial Day.
We have been fortunate to have a dry spring evidenced by all the activity on the golf course and pickleball courts. The great weather has also helped with the irrigation project. The team has been hard at work laying the main pipes along the fairways and keeping the course playable with minimal interruption. The project is on schedule and should be completed by the end of June. Please continue to support Adam, and his team, by following the posted directions on the holes being affected.
With increased activity we have seen some maintenance issues recently that we are addressing immediately. The steam room, simulator lounge and the outside fire pit seating are being addressed and will be fixed as soon as possible. These are high use areas and we recognize the importance for the member enjoyment.
Chris Myslow, and his staff, will hold a Town Hall meeting on June 7th at 6:00 p.m. to update the membership on recent initiatives and provide a forum for member feedback and questions. I will also be attending and available to hear your comments and answer any questions you might have. I will also be providing a financial update in the July Divot. As you know, we have made some changes in the finance area, and as we have previously communicated, we plan on providing financial updates regularly.
My term as President is going by quickly. I appreciate the thoughts and comments I have received along the way. It’s my goal to represent the wishes of the membership to the best of my ability, feel free to keep sharing your ideas and they will be discussed with the Board and staff. I have recently asked the membership to consider participating in the By-Laws review, and I did get two members who expressed interest. The governance of the club is dictated by the By-Laws, so you can see the importance of this committee.
I would also like to highlight a very talented member of our staff, our Pastry Chef Ana Knecht. All of you have probably had one of her creative and delicious desserts but she recently came to the rescue of our family. We were a very loyal customer of Desert Deli and was sad to hear that it closed. This year, our twins turned 30 and we wanted to make sure that we could celebrate with their favorite cakes, so we reached out to De’Ann who said yes, as she almost always does when it comes to requests. Ana made two cakes which were spectacular. Thank you Ana!!!
Finally, thank you to our entire staff. Please thank our staff and recognize them when you have the opportunity. They are the ones who assist, serve, prepare, and deliver our great experience at our club. Remember, it’s a difficult job and they are working when we are enjoying the summer and holiday events.
As always, thank you for your continued support. Looking forward to seeing you around the club.
My team and I are looking forward to speaking to all of you on Wednesday, June 7 when we host our TVCC Town Hall meeting. This will be a great forum for all members to have their voices heard on Club issues important to you while also providing the opportunity to interact with our management team and discuss further how our operations are performing to date.
The country club business has changed greatly over the past 10 years. But more specifically, this past year has brought with it some unforeseen challenges ranging from labor shortages to rising costs fueled by inflation pressures.
With that in mind, I want to take this opportunity to share my strategy about our operations here at Transit Valley.
Many of you participated in the annual meeting and voiced your concerns about cost controls. I took that message very seriously and now have instituted multiple programs for cost controls that had not been previously implemented – including detailed labor matrices, food and beverage audits, and competitive Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for vendor services.
I know that members are personally experiencing the rise in costs, but I assure you that those increases were only made as an adjustment to get the Club back on its best financial footing. Our goal is not to make a profit but merely to finish our fiscal year (on Oct. 31) by avoiding any substantial losses in select operational areas.
I work with the Board of Governors and the Finance Committee members on a monthly basis to ensure that our club finances are well cared for and properly managed. Thus far, I am happy to report we are performing ahead of budget.
Many of you also have inquired about the rising costs of golf events here at Transit Valley. The most direct answer that I can provide is that we have also experienced an exceptional rise in costs related to these events -- especially in the labor areas. TVCC essentially runs as a seven-day-a-week operation which does put us into overtime situations quite a bit. Since our labor pool has been somewhat shallow, we are asking more from our staff and that often results in these overtime situations. Thus, those labor costs must be factored into our price quotes. We also are finding that banquet and event planners are asking for custom packages for food and beverage. That requires us to charge appropriately as well.
As the General Manager and COO of Transit Valley Country Club, I take great pride in being a good steward of the Club’s money. Every financial decision here requires a detailed examination of what is in the best interest of all 446 individuals that I am entrusted to represent here. Many times, that may involve an unpopular outcome. But my daily task is determining what is for the “greater good” of the entire Club and how to keep everyone pleased with their experience here.
The support of the membership both financially and morally is extremely important to our entire operation. The Club stands on very good financial ground and I look forward to delivering solid financial results at the end of the season. I will do my best, as the Town Hall meeting will indicate, to continuously communicate with the membership and explain the decisions that are being made to make TVCC better each and every day.
Current months postings for new applicants and change in membership classification are as follows:
Name Classification Applying For
Conor Lynch
Daniel Keller
Susan Patanella
Joel Shapiro
Charles Maclay
Indi Kormaku
Philip Alexander
Dr. Amy Rappola
Dr. Omar Chohan
Intermediate Level 3
Intermediate Level 2 (Ages 30 to 34)
Recreational
Resident
Resident to Resident 70%
Intermediate Level 2A (Ages 30 to 34)
Intermediate Level 2A (Ages 30 to 34)
Recreational
Intermediate Level 1B (Ages 35 - 36)
Comments regarding the proposed applicants should be directed to the Membership Chairman, David Hawker.
A Very Warm Welcome to our Newest Members
Deepest Sympathy to...
Mr. Samuel Arnone on the passing of his wife, Louise.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Delmonte Jr. on the passing of Sheila’s mom.
Mr. and Mrs. John Askey on the passing of John’s father.
Get Well Wishes to...
Mrs. McCollum
Lobster Night
Tuesday, June 13th
5:00PM - 8:30PM
Join us for our Lobster Boil!
Soups, Salads, and Assorted Sides Buffet. Reservations are required so be sure to make them early as this is sure to sell out! Our 48 hour Cancellation Policy will be in effect.
$65 per person
Country club casual attire | A la Carte Menu will not be avilable | Kids’ Menu will be available
Father’s Day Cookout
Sunday, June 18th
5:00PM - 8:30PM
Clams
Steamed, Raw, Casino
Salads
Tossed Caesar Salad Bowl
Ginger Watermelon
Iceberg Wedge Platter with Ranch Dressing
Rock Shrimp Orzo Salad
Charcoal Grill Station
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
Rolls, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Condiments
Smoke Pit
Baby Back Ribs & Dry Rubbed Chicken
Entree
Chef Carved Beef Tri Tip
Roasted Fillet of Atlantic Salmon
Braised Collard Greens, Corn on the Cobb, Green Beans
Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Pee Wee Potatoes Lyonnaise
Assorted desserts from Ana & Amanda
$44.00 per Adult
$23.00 per Child (Ages 6-12)
Children 5 and under – No charge
Country club casual attire
A la Carte Menu will not be available
Kickoff to Summer Pool Party
Thursday, June 22nd
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Start off summer with an evening of entertainment and fun! Activities will include:
Tattoo Booth, Guessing Booth, Chuck the Duck, Pig Races and the Straw Maze
Competition
Buffet
Pizza, Chicken Fingers and Fries
Ice Cream Novelties for Dessert
$25 per Adult
$25 per Child (Ages 6-12)
$5 per Child (Ages 5 and under)
Guests Welcome Parent must be in attendance
Wine Dinner on the 1st Tee
Wednesday, June 28th
6:30PM | Prelude
7:00PM | Dinner
Wine Pairings with Dinner
Look for more information in an email to come!
40 Maximum | Country club casual attire | NO DENIM
Tuesday, July 4
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES AT THE POOl
12:00pm | Basketball Challenge with Coach Matt
1:00pm | Frozen Tee Shirt Relay on the turf with Ms. Angela
2:00pm | Wobbly Waiter Relay on the turf with Ms. Angela
3:00pm | Swimming for Treasure at the pool. Immediately following will be the Cannon Ball Contest.
HALFWAY HOUSE
8:00am – 5:00pm
POOL
11:00am – 5:00pm
WATERSLIDE
11:00am – 4:00pm
POOLSIDE BBQ
11:30am – 3:00pm
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Drinks & Chips by Signature
716 DJ POOLSIDE
12:00pm – 4:00pm
FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DUSK! Pool Reservations not necessary
TRANSIT VALLEY MIDWAY ON THE DRIVING RANGE
BARBECUE ON THE CLUBHOUSE PATIO
5:00pm - 8:30pm
5:00pm – 9:00pm | 716 DJ on the Patio
$44.00 per Adult
$24.00 per Child (ages 6-12)
Children 5 and under - No Charge Country Club Casual | A la Carte dinner menu will not be available
5:00pm - 8:45pm
Danger Zone Obstacle Course Wacky Challenge
Mega Basketball Shoot
Quarterback Toss
Jacob’s Ladder
5-Sided Carnival Games
to benefit our 2023 Charity: Home of My Own of WNY, Inc.
Tuesday, June 27th | 5:30PM - 9:00PM
National BINGO Day is June 27th and Transit Valley is celebrating with a family BINGO & Pasta Night! One BINGO card included and we will be playing 8 games beginning at 6:30PM.
5:30PM - 6:30PM | Buffet Dinner
Italian Wedding Soup
Caesar Salad
Spinach Garlic Bread
Baked Ziti with Red Sauce and Cheese
Orecchiette Pasta with Romano Cheese, Fresh Peas & Garlic
Extra Cards? Yes! The TVCC Women’s Committee will be selling additional BINGO cards with all proceeds to benefit the 2023 Charity “Home of My Own of WNY, Inc.”. Buy 1 card for $2 or 3 cards for $5 on the night of the event. Please support this worthy cause!
$30 per Adult
$18 per Child (Ages 6-12)
$5 per Child (Ages 5 and under)
Drinks by Signature | Guests Welcome!
Saturday, July 15th
6:00PM - 9:00PM
CANCELLATION POLICY
48-hour cancellation policy is in effect for all Events.
Members who make reservations for Club Events and fail to cancel the reservation two days prior will be responsible for paying the charge established by the Club. Please call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com to make a reservation!
I am so excited for the season of fun to have finally begun! Thank you to all of the families who have continued to support our events. We have so much to offer for a wide range of ages as well as entire families. We cannot wait to spend our summer with you!
Camp families - a detailed letter will soon be sent to your email regarding logistics. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Saturday, June 17th
Calling all boys ages 10-12! Do you love competitive sports? Then this night is for you!
Join us as we compete in a “triathlon” of fun. Boys will be broken into two teams to compete in three sports: dodgeball, soccer, and water basketball. The evening will conclude with a pizza party and open swimming!
4:00pm - 4:30pm | Team setup
4:30pm - 6:00pm | Triathlon
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Pizza & Open Swim
$25.00 per child | Guests Welcome!
Please bring sneakers, swim gear and dry clothes. Call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com to reserve your spot.
Thursday, June 22nd 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Tuesday, June 27th
To benefit the Women’s Charity Gold Event!
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:15PM – 9:15PM
Supervised Kids’ Activities in the Clubhouse are available while you are having dinner. Reservations are no longer required for Kids’ Club in the Clubhouse. Children must be potty trained and 3-years-old in order to participate.
Paula Orlowski President
Thank you to all the women who attended the Women’s Golf Opening Day, our first Wine Down Wednesday and the Meet and Eat Charcuterie. As you read through this month’s Divot articles, please notice the many women’s golf events on the calendar during the months of June and July. I hope all golfers, regardless of experience level, will find something of interest to them, and join in on the fun.
Although there are no Women’s Committee sponsored entertainment events planned during the Summer months, the club calendar is filled with many events and activities for all to enjoy, including those benefiting the Women’s Charity, Home of My Own of WNY. Thank you in advance for your support!
The next Women’s Committee sponsored event will be the Fall Dinner on Tuesday, September 26th. Until then, please have a safe, fun filled summer.
Thank you to those who braved the weather to participate in our opening day! It was a fun filled event enjoyed by all! Please be sure to check ForeTees to sign up for our women’s event in June, including our second Wine Down Wednesday on June 7, the Women’s Mixers on June 8, and June 29, the Grandmother’s Tournament on June 15, and the 9-Hole Guest Day on June 20. We have an exciting July on tap as well:
Wine Down Wednesday on July 12
Women’s Mixer on July 13
18-Hole Guest Day on July 20
Please remember to post your scores when you play and consider joining in on some of our season long tournaments such as Ringers Tournament and Member-Member! During the season, please feel free to reach out to us or our golf professionals should you have any questions or suggestions! We are looking forward to golfing with many of you during the season!
Jill Belote and Karen DobosSummer is almost upon us, and we have expanded the opportunities for the membership to participate in “Open the Door” benefiting Home of My Own of WNY. Mark your calendars and make your reservations!
Games Galore, and More | Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00pm (More information on Pg. 11)
Family Bingo & Pasta Night | Tuesday, June 27th - National Bingo Day!
(More details on the social events page)
Auction Preview Night | Wednesday, August 9th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm - Cocktail reception with food, drink, auction, skills contests and 50/50 raffle.
Golf Event, Luncheon & Auction | Thursday, August 10th - Support this year’s charity by participating in the golf tournament or attending the luncheon. Details will be available in future divots, flyers, and posters around the club.
Tennis/Pickleball Invitational | August 24th is the co-ed pickleball invitational. Another crazy fun way to support this year’s charity!
Pool/Kids’ Activity | Be on the lookout for a fun and possibly yummy poolside activity this summer!
So, mark your calendars. Our next planning meeting will be held on Thursday, June 29th at 7pm in the Ladies’ locker room. Auction donations and sponsorship flyers are available in the stands around the club. Auction donations may be left in the office. If you would like to volunteer in any way or have any questions, please email or call Ellen Pachioli at the contact info below. For more information about this charity, visit www.homeofmyownofwny.org
Ellen Pachioli, Co-Founding Directorepachioli@homeofmyownofwny.org
(716)570-2589
18 Monta Vista Ct.
East Amherst, NY 14051
The Annual TVCC Ladies’ Golf Fundraiser is fast approaching, with the 2023 Charity being “Home of My Own of WNY”. It really is a wonderful organization. I urge you to check out their trifold, which can be found in the information racks in the Clubhouse Lobby and Ladies’ Locker Room.
We are actively seeking donations for our basket raffle and silent auction. The possibilities are endless, so please look for a more detailed list available in the Clubhouse. A few suggestions for themed baskets are:
Gift Cards & Lottery Cards
Sports memorabilia – autographed shirts/equipment, hats, collections
Men’s baskets – cigars, liquor, sports, bar tools
Women’s Jewelry
Travel – bags, small suitcases, travel games for kids, accessories
Vacation home rental – perhaps you have accommodation where you could offer a weekend/week rental for our silent auction.
Golf Baskets – hats, tees, ball markers, birdie flasks
If you like to entertain, please consider hosting a gift gathering event. It’s a great way of getting together with friends while collecting gifts at the same time.
Donations can be dropped off at the TVCC office. Please remember to complete a donation form, giving details and value of your donated items.
Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us to help “Home of Our Own of WNY”.
The Women’s Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Women’s Locker Room Lounge.
Wednesday, June 14th | 7PM
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner.
Historical fiction about three women and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Wednesday, July 12th | 7PM The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark.
A fast-paced thriller, with a modern-day female Robin Hood.
Contact Nancy Pohlman at (716)636-9748 or by email at jcpnlp135@roadrunner.com to reserve your seat.
Every Thursday | 2:30PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Women’s Locker Room Lounge
If anyone wants to have lunch or dinner with the girls, please call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com for your reservation.
If you need a new card for 2023, please order through the National Mah Jongg League or call (212)246-3052. Lis DiGiore has additional cards available at the same cost ($15).
If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions, contact Lis DiGiore, at digioreins@roadrunner.com or call her at (716)912-2862.
Guests with members are welcomed!
We will start our Fall Session on the first Wednesday in October. If anyone is interested in joining us and/or wants more information, please contact Amy Gary at (716)435-9687, or amg8291@gmail.com.
Every Friday | 10:00AM
Optional Lunch | 11:45AM
Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Bring along your latest project to work on and enjoy lively conversation, laughter, and friendship. Beginners are always welcome and Jeanne Mowery, if needed, will provide knitting instructions. Non-knitters also welcome!
Contact the Club or email Jeanne Mowery at jalmow@yahoo.com or call her at (716)688-4506 to reserve your seat.
Every Wednesday | 2:30PM | Cole Room
Optional Lunch is available
If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions please contact Francine Palermo at (716)725-8558.
Wednesday, June 21st | 7:00PM in the Ballroom
It doesn’t matter what game you play you are welcome to come and support our Charity. Proceeds will be going to our Charity, Home of My Own of WNY. Bring the game you wish to play. Enjoy freshly made Pizza and delicious cake. Coffee, Tea, & Water.
Mah Jongg * Canasta * Rummy Q * Pinochle * Bridge * Chess * Checkers * Monopoly, Etc.
$40.00 Per person |Drinks by Signature | Guests welcome!
Please call the club or email reservations@transitvalley.com for reservations by June 16th.
Co-Chairs: Michele Pozarny and Francine Palermo
We are truly looking forward to the best summer of tennis and pickleball that Transit Valley Country Club has ever experienced. Months have been spent on coming up with new ideas and “tweaking” old ones. It is our hope that we meet your recreational needs regardless of the program in which you or your child may be involved.
The last week of June is when most of our junior programming starts. We also have several adult tennis and pickleball programs this summer.
Our Wednesday Night Tennis/Pickleball program started on May 31st. If you just want to play doubles in either tennis or pickleball, come on out!!! This is always a fun night for ALL levels of players. No need to sign up…just show up!!
We have a Men’s Interclub Tennis event planned for Tuesday, June 20th from 6:00-7:30PM. Come out and enjoy an evening of competitive tennis against players from other local country clubs.
OUR PICKLEBALL INVITATIONAL DATE HAS CHANGED!!! The new date is one week later than previously advertised. It is now on Thursday, August 24th from 6-8:00 PM.
Junior Basketball and Junior Pickleball Clinics start on Monday, June 26th. The Junior Basketball programs run from 8:30 – 9:30 am (6-9 year old) and from 9:30 – 10:30 am (10 and over). The Junior Pickleball program runs from 10:30 –11:30 am.
Junior Tennis Clinics start on Tuesday, June 27th along with our Junior Interclub Team practices that start on the same day. If you haven’t signed up for any of our junior programs, it’s not a problem. Simply fill out the registration forms which are located on our website and we’ll be happy to add your child’s name to our programs.
Our Sports ‘n More program starts on Wednesday, June 21st at 5:45 PM. Sign your kids up and we’ll play a specific sport while you have dinner in the clubhouse. That first week will be golf!!!!
Just a reminder that if you invite a guest to play either tennis or pickleball, a member must be on the court with them. Every year, we have guests who show up and have indicated that they were told by a member that they could simply use our courts. It makes for an awkward situation as I inform them that the member must accompany them.
Each year I’m asked who are the adult tennis or pickleball players at Transit Valley. So, to “get players together” I am developing a list of men and women who play these sports. I’m including their name, which sport they play, a cell phone number, and their level of play (i.e. beginner, intermediate, advanced). This list will then be shared with those who sign up in hopes of facilitating open play. If you’re interested in adding your name to this list, please email Matt at matt@transitvalley.com with the aforementioned information and you’ll be connected with other players.
Preseason Weekend Hours June 3rd - 18th
11:00AM - 6:00PM or volume
Open Daily Beginning June 19th
MONDAY | 12:00PM – 4:00PM or volume
TUES, THURS, FRI | 12:00PM – 6:00PM or volume
WEDNESDAY | 12:00PM – 8:00PM or volume
SAT & SUN | 11:00AM - 6:00PM or volume
It’s not too late to register for swim lessons or swim team. First day of lessons/team will begin Tuesday, June 27th.
This low impact class will incorporate cardio and strength using water dumbbells and other flotation devices. It is designed to improve joint stability, coordination, heart health and strength without the impact on your joints. Swimming skills are not required. Pre-registration is $95 or $15 per class. To register or if you have any questions email jwilkie@transitvalley.com.
Classes will be Monday 10:00-10:45 June 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th 24th, 31st and Aug 7th
Get a jump on your day with our morning workout. This class is a total body, strength and aerobic conditioning workout. The interval/circuit-based class combines full-body resistance training with high intensity bursts designed to tone your body, improve your endurance and clear your mind before you start your busy day! Classes take place on the Turf by the pool, please bring your own mat. Pre-registration is $160 or $15 per class. To register or if you have any questions email jwilkie@transitvalley.com.
Starting June 27th - August 10th, classes will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:30AM - 9:15AM (No class on 4th of July)
June is here and so is summer! While June 23rd may be the first official day, judging by the excitement around golf at the club, it appears to already be in full swing. The season is off to a great start and we are looking forward to another great summer of junior golf as we get started on Friday, June 23rd with our 3, 6, 9, and 18-hole players. On Saturday, June 10th we will have our Adult-Child Tournament, this fun event is open to all membership classifications and features adults and children partnering up in an alternate-shot format. Please register with your children or grandchildren on ForeTees.
I would like to welcome our newest Assistant Golf Professional, Scotty Zenosky. Scotty is a native of Tonawanda and a graduate of St. Joe’s High School as well as Erie Community College. We will soon be introducing mobile scoring through Golf Genius for our club tournaments. This will allow for live leaderboards and several interactive features to enhance the player experience.
To help better serve you, please contact the Golf Shop directly at (716)688-7311 to assist with the following:
Billing Questions
Tee Times or Event Registration
GHIN Score Posting
To Schedule a Lesson or Club Fitting GolF
Record only Gross Scores for each player
Do Not put shapes (circle, square, triangle,) around any numbers
Do Not use +/- in the team score line – Please use the actual team score or leave it blank PRINT NEATLY
Purchase any two regular priced Men’s Golf Shirts and receive a complimentary men’s or women’s hat! We currently have a great selection from FootJoy, Donald Ross, AndersonOrd, Puma, adidas, and Straight Down. Complimentary gift wrapping is always available on all purchases.
Groups teeing off in the first 90 minutes of the day are required to play in under four hours, with the remaining groups expected to play in less than four hours and ten minutes. The Golf Committee has established this policy to help ensure an enjoyable playing experience for all members and guests. We ask that as a membership we do everything we can to help maintain these standards.
• Post hole by hole gross scores whenever possible – the computer or app will reduce any holes that exceeded Net Double Bogey
• Post your score on the date the round was played from the correct set of tees
• For rounds where less than all of the holes were played
- For 9-hole rounds where a minimum of seven (7) holes were completed, please record Net Par for any incomplete holes not played.
- For 18-hole rounds where a minimum of fourteen (14) holes were completed, please take net par plus one additional stroke for the first hole not played and net par for any remaining holes not played.
• Seek assistance from the Transit Valley Golf Shop staff if needed
Women’s Opening Day | Thursday, May 4th
Stepaside Scramble
9-Hole Division: 28 - MaryAnn Maggio, Insook Shin, Pat Fadale
18-Hole Division: 63 - Shelly DiGiulio, Norine McIntyre, Marie Aaron, Rosemary Mack
Men’s Opening Day | Sunday, April 29th
Two Best of Four (Net)
131 - Jeffrey Bagley, Christopher Rubino, Mohinder Kalra, Martin Zuffranieri
wednesday, June 7th & July 12th
9 Holes | Tee Times starting at 5:00PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM | Unable to play golf, a clinic will be offered on the Driving Range.
7:00PM | Not a golfer? Please join us and enjoy our featured wine pairings.
June 7th Wine & Chocolate Pairing Featuring...
Lemon & White Chocolate & Essence, Riesling, Mosel
Germany
Dark Chocolate Cherry & Turley, Zinfandel, California
Milk Chocolate Almond & Col d’Orcia Rosso di Montalcino, Italy
Chocolate and Wine Pairings must be pre-ordered 48 hours prior to the event.
Chocolate only | $15 per person with Wine Pairing | $36 per person
Please call the Club or email reservations@ transitvalley.com to reserve your wine pairing!
July 12th Featuring a Charcuterie & Wine Pairing
Must be pre-order by July 9th
saturday, June 10th
Moms, Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas gather up your junior golfers for an afternoon of fun! Tee times starting at 3:00PM.
Format: Two-Person Alternate Shot (this will allow an adult to partner with multiple children)
Tee Times (approximate)
Putting & Chipping Contest beforehand for all junior players.
3:00PM – 3:30PM | 9 Hole Players Tee off #1 (ages 11+ approximately)
3:30PM - 4:00PM | 6 Hole Players Tee off #1 (ages 9-11)
4:00PM - 4:30PM | 3 Hole Players Tee off #1 (ages 8-10)
Please sign up on ForeTees or call the Golf Shop Don’t forget to make your A la Carte dinner reservation!
wednesday, June 14th
1:00PM | Shotgun
Format: Two Best Balls of Four (Silver Tees) 85% Handicap
12:00PM | Outside the Locker Room
Red Wild Boar Chili Rice, Tortilla, Crema Beverages - Drinks by Signature
1:00PM | On Course Food & Beverage Stations
5:30PM | Hors d’oeuvres on the Side Patio
5:30PM – 6:30PM | Open Bar
6:15PM | Dinner Buffet in the Ballroom
$195.00 per person
thursday, June 15th
Individual Stroke Play
8:30AM | 18 Hole Shotgun
10:00AM | 9 Hole Shotgun
12:00PM | Assorted Cheese Display with Fresh Berries
12:30PM | Lunch Buffet
Chopped & Composed Green Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette
Chilled Asparagus, Lemon Dill Fingerling Potatoes, Seafood Louis Stuffed Tomato, & Chef Carved Marinated Angus Beef
Warm Berry Crepe ala mode
Chairs: Barb Schober and Pat Ryan
$60.00 per Person
saturday & sunday, June 24th & 25th
tuesday, June 27th
thursday, June 29th
9 & DINE ON THE GOLF COURSE
sunday, July 9th
Shotgun | 4:30PM
WOMEN’S JULY MIXER
thursday, July 13th
MEN’S LEAGUE FINALS
thursday, July 13th
We are moving into the summer months and the course is coming together. The irrigation contractor is moving along well and doing a great job cleaning up after an area is done. I will be highlighting the two irrigation plans regularly in the clubhouse to show their progress. This will give you an updated visual of where they have completed. Our biggest challenge is keeping the sod they put back in the work area watered until it can re-establish its roots. The plan is to install all the mainline pipes first, then install all the green surround pipes and sprinklers, and then start working each individual golf hole from tee boxes to approaches installing all lateral pipes and sprinklers. The large mainline pipe is dug with an excavator and all the pipes smaller than 4 inches will be pulled underground. Before and after pictures of main line work.
We are still working on the new tee construction of new trees and rerouting of cart paths per our architect’s design. These new additions will improve the playing experience for all skill levels. We also completed the area next to the putting green. This area will provide a spot for events that might want the use of a tent. We are super excited about this season. The contractor is working diligently to finish a huge infrastructure project that was much needed. This is a huge project, but we are doing our best to limit any inconvenience in enjoying the golf course and we thank you for your patience.
Here is a link to the USGA about practicing at the range.
https://twitter.com/USGAGrnSection/ status/1659903386353913856?s=20
Transit Valley Country Club
8920 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
Main: 716-688-5500
Golf Pro Shop: 716-688-7311
Pool/Tennis: 716-688-5857
Halfway House: 716-689-9677
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Marco F. Benedetti
PRESIDENT Executive Committee
Geoffrey G. Burker
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Greens Chair/Golf Co-Chair
Nominating Co-Chair Executive Committee
James C. Pohlman
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Golf Chair/Nominating Chair
Ethic & Grievance Chair Executive Committee
Margaret E. Shotwell
TREASURER
Finance Chair/Audit Co-Chair
Insurance & Benefits Chair Executive Committee
Paula Orlowski PRESIDENT
Julie Swiatkowski VICE PRESIDENT
Carolyn Nerber SECRETARY
Karen Dobos GOLF CO-CHAIR
Jill Belote GOLF CO-CHAIR
Beth Vullo MEMBERSHIP
David Hawker SECRETARY
Membership Chair
Ethic & Grievance Chair
Finance Committee Executive Committee
Ravi N. Sinha
Membership Co-Chair
Golf Co-Chair
Subcommittee Handicap Chair
Omar J. Abdallah
Greens Co-Chair
Finance Committee Member
Subcommittee Handicap Committee
Keith A. Belote
Audit Chair
Greens Committee Member
Christopher T. Finley
Membership Co-Chair
Ethics & Grievance Co-Chair
Gary M. Schober
Club Counsel
By-Laws Committee Chair
Ethics & Grievance Committee
Kelly Longo ENTERTAINMENT
Annette Mills
RECREATION/CHARITY LIAISON
Francine Palermo
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Christopher M. Myslow Chief Operating Officer/GM cmyslow@transitvalley.com
Tina Gutekunst
Director of Operations Membership Services Director tinag@transitvalley.com
Brandon Sears Assistant General Manager Food & Beverage Director bsears@transitvalley.com
Jonathan Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional jdecker@transitvalley.com
Grill Room, Patio, & Simulator Lounge
Adam Mis Greens Superintendent amis@transitvalley.com
Dan King Executive Chef chefking@transitvalley.com
De’Ann Setter Catering and Events Specialist catering@transitvalley.com
Matt Thormahlen
Director of Recreation and Tennis matt@transitvalley.com
Country Club appropriate denim is defined as properly sized, in excellent condition, and dark in color(white or black denim is also acceptable). Country Club appropriate denim does not include holes or rips, fading or stonewash look, frayed material, denim shorts, jackets, skirts, dresses, work type denim shirts, or jeans that are worn extremely low cut. Tasteful and appropriate shirts and shoes must be worn. For men, denim must be paired with any tucked-in and collared shirt, sport coat or sweater. Country Club Attire is also deemed appropriate which is defined as: Bermuda length shorts, sundresses, collared shirts for men and appropriate women’s attire.
1921 Room (Previously the Formal Dining Room) & Ballroom
Country Club Attire will be acceptable consisting of collared shirts for men and appropriate women’s attire. Sport coats are optional but encouraged.
The intent is to not allow denim. However, denim will be permissible if the Grill Room has reached its maximum capacity.
Club/Special Events
Dress codes will be defined for all Club/Special Events and will be communicated in the newsletter
Joseph Wilkie Pool Director jwilkie@transitvalley.com
Angela Staszak
Kids’ Club Director astaszak@transitvalley.com
Members are encouraged to consider common sense when making casual-attire decisions. We prefer our members dressup rather than dress-down when visiting the Club. While we expect that members will use good taste and judgment, the Board has directed Club Management to discreetly review any inappropriate casual attire decisions directly with the member to ensure that the Club maintains a casual environment that is enjoyable for everyone.
Unacceptable Clubhouse Attire: Yoga pants, leggings,t-shirts, shorts, and athletic attire